The present invention is directed to dry cell culture media or feeds comprising layered particles. The less stable or sensitive components are separated spatially from reactive components in media, feeds, supplements, or concentrates due to layering. The invention relates to processes for preparing such layered compositions and methods of making cell culture compositions that are stable, thermally, photo-chemically and/or to gamma irradiation. The invention also relates to kits and culture systems using media layered particles.